Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities.  We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA has a need for an experienced analyst to help lead a long-term study that assesses the vulnerabilities of submarines during surfaced operations and develops technical and operational countermeasures to address vulnerabilities. #KS

SPA has an immediate need for a passionate and dedicated individual with a demonstrated record of success in assessing threats and vulnerabilities from unmanned systems and developing operational and technical countermeasures to address these vulnerabilities.  The individual will help lead a longterm analytical effort under the Navy Staff Undersea Warfare Directorate (OPNAV N97) to analyze the security vulnerabilities of U.S. submarines during surfaced operations and develop and assess possible operational and technical countermeasures.  In this role, the invididual is expected to work with other elements of the Navy Staff, the Intelligence Community, U.S. combatant commands, the Navy acquisition community, the U.S. Submarine Force, and other OPNAV N97 performers.  The individual will be expected to help develop detailed study plans, and manage and direct data collection, modeling and simulation, and real-world testing and evaluation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; Master's degree is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of professional experience that demonstrates proficiency in the operation or assessment of unmanned systems or counter-unmanned systems.  Experience with counter-unmanned aerial systems and/or counter-unmanned surface vessels is highly desired.
• Demonstrated strong skill sets in the design and conduct of technical studies and assessments.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to summarize and communicate complex ideas and analytical findings to a variety of audiences.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience analyzing metrics and conducting operational or technical risk assessments or root cause analysis, especially in the areas of physical security and counter-unmanned systems.
• Experience in the conduct or assessment of Navy or Department of War force protection operations.